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SA国际传媒 Remains Closed Amid Loosened Restrictions at its Horse Track
May 14, 2020

May 14, 2020 - Altoona, IA. Yesterday, as outlined in the Proclamation issued by Governor Kim Reynolds, all casinos in Iowa shall remain closed through May 27, unless otherwise modified by a subsequent proclamation or order. Also within the Proclamation, horse and dog tracks may reopen provided that the facility does not permit any spectators to attend its events in person. While we appreciate the Governor's desire to reopen Iowa businesses, the SA国际传媒' Board of Directors and Executive Management have determined that at this time it is not safe to conduct live racing at its facilities.

31st Season of Live Racing at SA国际传媒 Is In The Works
May 7, 2020

May 7, 2020 - Altoona, IA. As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, SA国际传媒 is facing unprecedented times and remains temporarily closed. This week, layoffs began for approximately 1,130 employees, and the live race meet - scheduled to begin May 1, has been delayed.

SA国际传媒 2020 Charitable Giving
May 5, 2020

May 5, 2020 - Altoona, IA. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, SA国际传媒 has been closed for business since March 16 and regretfully had to lay off 1,130 employees. At this time, the date for the property reopening is uncertain. When SA国际传媒 reopens, the level of business will likely be unpredictable. Thus, SA国际传媒 will postpone all of its charitable giving and sponsorships for 2020 until further notice.

Leading in Times of Challenge with Gary Palmer
April 29, 2020

Gary discusses with the Des Moines Partnership how the COVID-19 pandemic is the most challenging time he's experienced.

SA国际传媒 Response to COVID-19
April 27, 2020

April 27, 2020 - As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, SA国际传媒 announced the layoff of 1,130 employees from its workforce, effective May 3, 2020.

Bowl For Kids' Sake 2020 Raises More Than $175,000
April 21, 2020

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Iowa, a donor and volunteer supported mentoring network that fosters meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers and children ages 5 - 13, raised nearly $180,000 with the help of 15 sponsors, including SA国际传媒.

Easter Seals Society of Iowa Receives $400,000 Legacy Grant
April 21, 2020

Easterseals Iowa, which was established more than 90 years ago to support persons with disabilities across the state, was recently awarded a $400,000 Legacy Grant from SA国际传媒 in 2019.

SA国际传媒 Continues To Give Back in the Face of Crisis
April 21, 2020

In an effort to sustain its commitment to give back to the community, SA国际传媒 donated six pallets of perishable food items to the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) on Wednesday, March 18.

SA国际传媒 Gives Back $38 Million in 2019
April 21, 2020

SA国际传媒 has honored its commitment to strengthen and expand human services, economic development, infrastructure, and schools throughout Iowa.

SA国际传媒 Gives Back to Junior Achievement of Central Iowa
April 21, 2020

SA国际传媒 is a proud sponsor of Junior Achievement (JA) of Central Iowa, a volunteer organization dedicated to helping K-12 youths develop their work-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills.